WordPress plugin comparison
PrettyPhoto vs WP Lightbox 2
At a glance
- WP Lightbox 2 has more active installs: 20K+, against 2K+ for PrettyPhoto.
- On a typical day, WP Lightbox 2 is downloaded about 84 times, PrettyPhoto about 18.
- WP Lightbox 2 is rated higher: 4.4 out of 5 from 89 reviews, against 2.8 from 15 reviews.
- WP Lightbox 2 was updated more recently: Jan 31, 2026, against Sep 14, 2025 for PrettyPhoto.
- WP Lightbox 2 is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.9.11, against 6.8.12 for PrettyPhoto.
- WP Lightbox 2 has been around longer: since 2011, against 2013 for PrettyPhoto.
Line by line
WP Lightbox 2 leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  PrettyPhoto |  WP Lightbox 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #4,912 | #1,100 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 20K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 286 | 2.7K |
| Rating | 2.8(15) | 4.4(89) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.8.12 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.26 | ×0.65 |
| Last release | 1 year ago | 9 months ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
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